Nurse Mentors: A Mantra for Life

Finding a good mentor and being a good mentor are keys to long term success as a nurse. In this article the author discusses 4 important aspects of mentoring. Maybe you can add some of your own!

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Are You Educating Your Patients About the Value of Family Meals?

Are you advocating for regular family mealtimes in your standard patient education? Simple anticipatory guidance on eating meals together 3-5 times per week can improve health outcomes for the whole family. September is National Family Meals Month.

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Excessive Absenteeism in the Nursing Profession

Is excessive absenteeism a problem at your current nursing position? This article discusses what excessive absenteeism is, characteristics of habitual callouts, causes of callouts, and the potential negative effects on the nursing work environment.

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Peanut allergy issue

i got a call from my health room aid that our local private school (who utilizes us as their school nurse for inquiries) is having an issue.

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New nurse and I had a breakdown at work

I'm a new nurse and this past weekend was just a disaster for me at work. I'm still in orientation and I'm working in the CVICU.

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Hospital cancelled my contract due to inexperience...

I relocated to Tennessee, spent $1800 in rent, supplies, etc., and I was let go by the hospital for inexperience.

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